When Maya flees her high-stress city life for her late aunt’s coastal cottage, she expects a quiet "rebrand" involving yoga and kale. She does not expect her gourmet turkey club sandwich to be launched into the lap of a local marine biologist by a runaway Golden Retriever.
Elias is a man who speaks fluent "crustacean," carries the scent of salt air, and has a habit of finding beauty in the ocean’s chaotic messes. What begins as a comedy of errors over fish tacos and a very confused city cat named Sir Pounce evolves into a deep, rhythmic connection. As the golden summer fades into a rugged, salt-sprayed winter, Maya must decide if her new life is just a seasonal fling or if she has finally found a place where the tide never goes out.
It is a story about finding the courage to be unrefined, the humor in catching a rubber boot instead of a fish, and the romantic gravity of a man who looks at the stars but loves the mud.
Romcom
Healing
Smalltown
Newadult
Friends to Lovers
Identity
Journey
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ (5.0) (2)
GenreLiterary Classics
Length51 mins
Publish dateFeb 28, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
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2Chapter 2
5Chapter 5
3Chapter 3
6Chapter 6
About the author
Janet James
Janet James is a contemporary author best known for her engaging romance novels that blend heartfelt emotion with relatable characters and compelling storytelling. Her work often explores themes of love, personal growth, and second chances, drawing readers into richly developed relationships and emotionally resonant journeys. With a talent for creating strong heroines and meaningful connections, she has built a loyal readership among fans of modern romantic fiction.View all audiobooks by Janet James
